Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for September 19, 2010

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Ben Quayle: What if he takes my words out of contact, Pop? Dan Quayle: Just leave everything to me, son! Ben: Okay, Pop! Dan: Matt! How's it going, guy? Mark: Our old pal Dan Quayle is bak with us, this time joined by son Ben, fresh off the GOP primary trail! So, Mr. Vice President - how would you appraise Ben's political debut? Dan: Well, let's just say the apple didn't fall on the tree! 'Nuff said! Not really. I could go on. Rough going, though, wasn't it, Ben? Especially denying and then admitting your past as a blogger for a raunchy website? Ben: There was some downfall, yes... Dan: I think you mean "downside," don't you, son? Words matter. Mark: Well, yes, they do. Ben, do you kind of resent having to prove a having to prove a negative - that you're not the lightweight people might assume from your name? Ben: My name? Ben? Dan: That's a big-boy question, son - I'll handle it!